ESTIMATE OF HOLIDAY TRAFFIC DEATHS: New Year’s Day Holiday Estimate for 2023

The New Year's Day Holiday Period Fatality Forecast for 2023
The National Safety Council (NSC) says that 408 people could die on U.S. roads between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Families all over the United States often take trips during the holidays. Many people choose to travel by car, which has the most deaths per passenger mile of any major form of motorised transportation. Holidays are also often a time to celebrate by drinking alcohol, which is a major cause of car accidents.
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Shocking Study Reveals Salt Intake Is Linked to Cardiac Issues

Shocking Study Reveals Salt Intake Is Linked to Cardiac Issues
High salt intake has long been associated with a number of negative health effects, including an increased risk of heart attacks, stroke and heart failure. Now, a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has shown that reducing salt intake dramatically reduces the risk of these negative health outcomes. The study, which followed over 1.66 lakh participants from the UK Biobank over 11.8 years, showed that even when following the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), reducing salt intake was associated with fewer heart attacks and strokes. This article will look at the details of the study and its implications.
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